Marion Teams

MARION 78 (2021-2022): (L-R) Back: Rodney Phoko Matjomane (Diesel Mechanic), Danielle Conry (Field Assistant: Killer Whaler/Sealer), Frikkie van der Vyver (Field Assistant: Sealer), Charles Thomas (Base Engineer), Siwe Khoza (Radio Technician), Yinhla Shihlomule (Field Assistant: Sealer), Thando Cebekhulu (Field Assistant: O&C Seabirds), Zenande Kabase (Field Assistant: Geomorphology), Tlhoholofatso (Steve) Tebele (Assistant Meteorological Technician), DJ Van Wyk (SANSA Engineer and Science Team Leader); (middle) Sanele Mkhonza (Environmental Control Officer), Fanisa Phakula (Assistant Meteorological Technician), Isabel Micklem (Field Assistant: Seabirds), Nivek Ghazi (UKZN Astrophysics Engineer), Siyasanga Mpehle (Senior Meteorological Technician and Deputy Team Leader), Bubele Nongwejana (Medical Orderly and Team Leader), Sydney Tshilingalinga (Assistant Environmental Control Officer); (front) Eleanor Weideman (Field Assistant: Seabird Conservation).

MARION 77 (2020-2021): Back (L-R) Aphiwe Dyum (Communication Technician), Yinhla Shihlomole (Field Assistant - Sealer), Khuliso Maphaha (Assistant Meteorologist), Philani Ngcobo (Assistant Meteorologist), Tom Hartwell (Plimsoll Cameraman); Middle (L-R) Thando Cebekhulu (Birder), Pethokuhle Hlongwane (Base Engineer), Mpho Mashau (Environmental Control Officer), Katie Wardle (Plimsoll camera woman), Ruth Peacey (Plimsoll director), Stephanus Schoeman (SANSA Engineer) Front (L-R): Danielle Keys (Field Assistant -Birder and Science Team Leader), Leandri de Kock (Field Assistant - Winder), Frikkie van der Vyver (Field Assistant -Sealer), Alain Jacobs (Diesel Mechanic), Winnie Moodaley (Medical Orderly and Team Leader), Nkoane Mathabatha (Senior Meteorologist and Deputy Team Leader).

MARION 76 (2019-2020): Back (L-R) Laurie Johnson (Field Assistant – Seabirds), Samantha Schröder (Assistant Environmental Control Officer), Marius Rossouw (Assistant Meteorological Technician & Team Leader), Brent Misrole (Chef), Thabo Maroga (Base Engineer & Deputy Team Leader), Alain (AJ) Jacobs (Diesel Mechanic), Gerard (Boy) Oppel (Senior Meteorological Technician), Nita Pallett (Field Assistant – Physiology), Winnie Moodaley (Medical Orderly), Vumboni Msimango (Field Assistant – Sealer), Wendy Maiwashe (Field Assistant – Botany), Makabongwe Sigqala (Field Assistant - MAPRU Seabirds), Sithembile Mbonambi (Assistant Meteorological Technician), Jenna van Berkel (Field Assistant – Botany), Melissa Schulze (Field Assistant - MAPRU Seabirds); (front): Tavis Dalton (Fiels Assistant - Killer Whaler & Sealer), Arthur Mabunda (Electronics Engineer, SANSA), Janine Schoombie (Field Assistant - Wind Ecology), Stefan Schoombie (Field Assistant – Seabirds), Sean Evans (Field Assistant – Sealer), Lefa Morake (Field Assistant – Geomorphology), Aphiwe Dyum (Radio Technician), Mntambo Nakwa (Environmental Control Officer), Jelena Reljic (Field Assistant – Seabirds).

MARION 75 (2018-2019): Back (L-R) Charlotte Heijnis (Environmental Control Officer), Abuyiselwe Nguna (Geomorphologist and Science Team Leader), Michael Taunyane (Diesel Mechanic and Deputy Team Leader), Danielle Keyes (Birder), Stephan Keyes (Birder), Liezl Pretorius (Sealer and Deputy Science Team Leader); Middle Row: Jabulani Thabede (Chef), Maliviwe Melford Mnengisa (Medic and Team Leader), Oyena Masiko (Birder), Wilson Welly Qwabe (Sealer), Michelle Thompson (Birder), Vhulahani Manukha (SANSA), Michael Voysey (Killer Whaler/Sealer), Marike Louw (Botanist/Plant Ecologist); Front Row: James Burns (Meteorological Technician), Monica Leitner (Assistant Environmental Control Officer), Dakalo Gangashe (Base Engineer), Bongekile Kuhlase (Botanist), Zinhle Shongwe (Meteorological Technician), Sechaba Nyaku (Senior Meteorological Technician), Sean Morar (Birder), Dineo Mogashoa (Botanist/Winder), Bukelwa Mavis Lekhesa (Communications Engineer), Elsa van Ginkel (Botanist/Winder).

MARION 74 (2017-2018): (L-R) Rowan Jordaan (Killer whaler/sealer), Yinhla Shihlomule (Sealer), Tuna Shabangu (Diesel mechanic), Sherwin Hiralall (Medical Orderly), Maanda Benjie Raselabe (Botanist), David Green (NMU/MAPRU Birder), Odwa Obose (Botanist), André van Tonder (Sealer), Sibusiso Gumede (Environmental conservation officer), Cara-Paige Potter (Oceans and Coasts Birder), Michelle Jones (FIAO Birder), Christopher Jones (FIAO Birder), Nthabiseng Elsie Chelsea Mekwa (Assistant Meteorological Technician), Sinazo Maneli (Assistant Meteorological Technician), Kagiso Malepe (Space Weather Engineer), Thando PJ Cebekhulu (Oceans and Coasts Birder), Aubrey Nonyana (Environmental conservation officer), Lucas Mabule (Base Engineer and Team leader), Jerry Ramonyai (Senior Meteorological Technician), Sibusiso Sinuka (Geomorphologist), David Hartzenberg (Communications engineer).

MARION 73 (2016-2017): Back (L-R) Camilla Kotzé (Geomorphologist), Alta Zietsman (US Botanist), Kim Stevens (PFIAO Birder), Zuko Nkomo (Environmental Control Officer), Albert Snyman (DEA Birder), Phillip Chibage (Base Engineer/Team Leader), David Hartzenberg (Radio Technician), Sydney Tshilingalinga (Sealer); Middle (L-R): Gerald Kgasago (Meteorologist), Louise Gadney (Medic), Marileen Carstens (Senior Meteorologist), Travis Duck (SANSA Engineer), Morgan Mugeri (Meteorologist), Elana Mostert (UP Botanist), Nothando Mhlongo (UP Botanist), Sanele Mkhonza (Environmental Control Officer Assistant); Front (L-R): Makhudu (Deo) Masotla (DEA Birder), Kyle Lloyd (Sealer), Nasreen Khan (Killer Whaler), Christiaan Willem Brink (PFIAO Birder), John Skelete (Diesel Mechanic/Deputy Team Leader); Insert: Jessie Berndt (NMMU Birder).

MARION 72 (2015-2016): Back (L-R) Nasipi Mtsi (Assistant Environmental Control Officer), Stefan Schoombie (PFIAO Birder), Jeremiah Ramonyai (Meteorologist), Mpho Mashau (Environmental Control Officer), Benoit Morkel (MRI Sealer); Middle L-R: Gerard Oppel (Senior Meteorologist), John Dickens (MRI Sealer), Sherwin Hiralall (Medic/Team Leader), Ewald Ferreira (Radio Technician), Oyena Masiko (Oceans & Coasts Birder), Janine Versteegh (PFIAO Birder); Front (L-R): Abuyiselwe Nguna (Geomorphologist), Marius Rossouw (Botanist), Alfred-Hugo Grünschloss (Diesel Mechanic), Nkoane Mathabatha (Meteorologist/Deputy Team Leader), Pierre Joubert (SANSA Engineer), Mike Mole (MRI Sealer), Kate du Toit (Oceans & Coasts Birder), Tegan Carpenter-Kling (NMMU Birder), Moses Msiza (Base Engineer).

MARION 71 (2014-2015): Back (L-R) Yinhla Shihlomule (MRI Sealer), Louise Gadney (Medic), Mpho Mphego (SANSA Engineer), Liezl Pretorius (MRI Sealer), Zuko Nkomo (Oceans & Coasts Birder), Gerard de Jong (Radio Technician), John Skelete (Diesel Mechanic/Radio Technician); Row 2 (L-R): Alexis Osborne (PFIAO Birder), Josef Klansen (Senior Meteorologist), Rendani Mikosi (Assistant Environmental Control Officer), Johannes Masingo (Meteorologist), Geneveive Moroke (Oceans & Coasts Birder), Low de Vries (MRI Sealer); Row 3 (L-R): Frank Venter (Meteorologist/Team Leader), Ishmail Games (Base Engineer), Tshilidzi Ramagoma (Environmental Control Officer), Vonica Perold (PFIAO Birder); Front (L-R): Daniël Kotzé (MRI Killer Whaler), David Green (Oceans & Coasts Birder).

MARION 70 (2013-2014): (L-R) Mokete Koago (Meteorologist), Shadrack Moela (Base Engineer), Allen Tshautshau (Environmental Control Officer;ECO/Deputy Team Leader), David Hartzenberg (Radio Technician), Stefan Schoombie (PFIAO Birder), Makabongwe Sigqala (Ocean & Coasts Birder), Daniswa Zukelwa (Assistant ECO), Irma du Plessis (Medic), Mariëtte Wheeler (Oceans & Coasts Birder), Prince Mlongwana (Senior Meteorologist/Team Leader), Nkoane Mathabatha (Meteorologist), Kim Stevens (PFIAO Birder), Christiaan Brink (MRI Sealer), Johan van der Vyver (MRI Sealer), Marius Wolmarans (Diesel Mechanic), Tegan Carpenter-Kling (Oceans & Coasts Birder), Carson McAfee (SANSA Engineer), Hendrik Louw (MRI Sealer), Nadia Hansa (MRI Killer Whaler), Anche Müller (US Botanist).

MARION 69 (2012-2013): Back (L-R) Mia "R.I Queen" Wege (Sealer), Nico "Ramone" Lübcker (Sealer), Rashawe "Peddy" Kgopong (CIB Ecolgy), Tshepo "Four-Five" Tawane (Senior Meteorologist), Dawn "Killer" Cory-Toussaint (Killer Whaler), Ben "Grey-headed" Dilley (PFIAO Birder), Jason "Son on Jay" Nel (Meteorologist), Yanga "Meerkat" Sapepa (Base Engineer); Middle L-R: Delia "Cottonhand" Davies (PFIAO Birder), Frederick "Bergie" Fourie (SANSA Engineer), Leonie "Mama Leonie" Olivier (Medic/Team Leader), Linda "Steel Guts" Clokie (Oceans & Coasts Birder), Morné "Maakla-Maakla" Eggberry (Diesel Mechanic); Front L-R: Rory "Party Pony" Meyer (Radio Technician/ Deputy Team Leader), Innocent "Madala" Mthemby (Oceans & Coasts Birder), Jacqueline "Jax" Davis (Environmental Control Officer), Zandile "Sarah Bartman" Simama (Assistant ECO), William "The Leb" Haddad (Sealer), Christelle "Gorilla-hands" van Vuuren (Meteorologist); Inserts L-R: John "Yetti" Lucas, Nompilo "Finish It" Radebe (Oceans & Coasts Birder).

MARION 68 (2011-2012): Back (L-R) Anton Feun (Space Physics), Mendel Knight (Sealer), Bertus Booysen (Base Engineer), Johan van Heerden (Medic), Maëlle Connan (Birder), Chris Oosthuizen (Sealer), Ryan Reisinger (Sealer), Christiaan Conradie (Sealer), Gareth Isenegger (Geomorphologist), Otto Whitehead (Birder); Middle L-R: Marguerite Schoeman (Birder), Mashudu Mashau (CIB Ecologist), Kersti Hickley (CIB Ecologist), Marileen Carstens (Meteorologist), Zodwa Miya (Meteorologist), Leon Keyser (Diesel Mechanic); Front L-R: Shadrack Podile (Senior Meteorologist/Team Leader), Llewellyn Kriedemann (Radio Technician/Deputy Team Leader).

MARION 67 (2010-2011): Back (L-R) Simon Avis (Medic/Team Leader), Barend van der Merwe (Geomorphologist), Greg McClolland (CIB Ecologist), Kari Schoombee (Geo-Space Engineer), Chris Oosthuizen (MRI Sealer), Pierre Tromp (Radio Technician), Allen Tshautshau (CIB Ecologist), Gerhard Laubscher (Base Engineer), Cobus Cronje (Senior Meteorologist); Middle Row L-R: Jacqui Davis (Geomorphologist), Andries Botha (Meteorologist), Vince Rademeyer (Diesel Mechanic/Deputy Team Leader), Tristan Scott (MRI Sealer); Front Row L-R: Karabo Mokwena (Meteorologist), Mia Cerfonteyn (PFIAO Birder), Yolokazi Galada (Oceans & Coasts Birder), Linda Clokie (Oceans & Coasts Birder/Conservation Officer), Hugh Purdon (MRI Sealer), Jean Purdon (MRI Sealer).

MARION 66 (2009-2010): Back (L-R) Ben Dilley (Birder), James Wilshire (Entomologist), Nandaadzishumi Nefehere (Sealer), Derek van der Merwe (Sealer), Johan Hoffman (Radio Technician/Deputy Leader); Middle Back: Delia Davies (Birder), Asanda Phiri (Entomologist); Marlene van Onselen (Birder); Middle Front: Kholekile Cita (Medic/Leader), Mpho Koalepe (Meteorologist), Martin Postma (Sealer), Mia Wege (Sealer); Front: Nkoane Mathabatha (Meteorologist), Mark White (Diesel Mechanic), Dianah Mabizela (Senior Meteorologist).

MARION 65 (2008-2009): Back (L-R) Martin Slabber (Radio Technician); Mashudu Mashau (CIB Ecologist), Mphumzi Zilindile (UP Geomorph), Johnnie Heath (Diesel Mechanic); Middle: Greg McClelland (CIB Ecologist), Jared Harding (MCM Birder), Dineo Matsana (Meteorologist), Bigfish Mashau (Meteorologist), Petrus Kritzinger (Medic, Team Leader); Front: Shadrack Podile (Senior Meteorologist), Edith Mertz (PFIO Birder), Anne Treasure (CIB Ecologist), Linda Clokie (MCM Birder/Conservation Officer), Genevieve Jones (PFIO Birder/Deputy Team Leader); Insert: Thomas Mufanadzo (MRI Sealer), Ryan Reisinger (MRI Sealer).

MARION 64 (2007-2008): Front (L-R) Fulufhelo Mukhadi (Phenology), Charl van Aardt (Deputy Leader/Diesel Mechanic), Michelle Roffe (MCM Birder), Asanda Phiri (Phenology), Jacqueline Davis (Geomorph); Middle: Gidwille Makaleni (Senior Meteorologist), Jacques Burgers (Leader/Radio Technician), Johann Jamneck (Meteorologist), Innocent Mthembu (MCM Birder), Steven Phakula (Meteorologist), Mashudu Phalanndwa (Sealer); Back: Henk Louw (PFIAO Birder), Paul Visser (PFIAO Birder), Barend Van Der Merwe (Geomorph), Neil Brown (Medic), Chris Oosthuizen (Sealer).

MARION 63 (2006-2007): Back (L-R) Tom McSherry (Medic), Johnnie Heath (Diesel Mechanic), Kobus Joubert (Radio Technician/Team Leader), Nico de Bruyn (Sealer-MRI/Concervation Officer), Sanjay John (Birder - MCM), Sifiso Mkwanazi (Meteorologist), Genevieve Jones (Birder - PFIAO), Kobie Steyn (Senior Meteorologist/Deputy Leader); Front: Marion Burger (Goggas - CIB), Quentin Hagens (Birder - PFIAO), Cornelia Nieuwenhuys (Birder - MCM), Santjie du Toit (Meteorologist), Cheryl Tosh (Sealer - MRI), Tshililo Ramaswiela (Alien Plants - CIB); Inserts: Jan Joubert, Anke Joubert (Diesel Mechanic and Medic - April 2006 to August 2006), Sean Pringle (Medic - August 2006 to November 2006).

MARION 62 (2005-2006): Back (L-R) Phatutshedzo Radzikani (Sealer), Prideel Majiedt (Animal Behaviour Study), Trevor McIntyre (Sealer/Conservation Officer), Petunia Mokwena (Meteorologist), Ingrid Peters (Birder), Asanda Phiri (Botany), Ethel Phiri (Botany), Linda Clokie (Birder); Front: Piet Pieterse (Senior Meteorologist), Ephaphrus Mamabolo (Meteorologist), Anke Joubert (Medic), Nishal Lankesar (Radio Technician/Team Leader), Jan Joubert (Diesel Mechanic).

MARION 61 (2004-2005): Back (L-R) Hendrick Tshitsabane (Sealer), Edwald Ferreira (Radio Technician), Shallin Abrahams (Aphids), Justice Ramunasi (Sealer), Dumile Tshingana (Birder); Middle: Ziphokazi Buwa (Cushion Plants), Tsholo Naledi (Junior Meteorologist), Mariette Bause (Disturbance Study), Liz Turner (Birder); Front: Riana Viljoen (Medical Orderly/Team Leader), David Henning (Geomorphologist/Deputy Leader), Bjorn Perks (Senior Meteorologist), Chris Swanepoel (Diesel Mechanic), Abner Matlala (Junior Meteorologist), Kamva Qwede (Spiders).

MARION 60 (2003-2004): Back (L-R) Shaun Miles (Medic), Ephaparus Mamabolo (Meteorologist), Greg Hofmeyr (Sealer & Conservation Officer), Leonard Maree (Radio Tech), Nole Green (Diesel Mechanic & Team Leader), Segale Motseto (Senior Meteorologist)(August 2003-April 2004), Bantu Hanise (Birder), Nico de Bruyn (Birder); Front: Fhatuwani Munyai (Sealer), Erika Nortje (Field Assistant Entomology & Deputy Leader), Sam Linnerts (Meteorologist); Insert: Shorty Terblancé (Senior Meteorologist)(April 2003 - August 2004).

MARION 59 (2002-2003): Back (L-R) Dumile Tshingana (Birder), Michelle du Toit (Birder), Paul Putter (Diesel mechanic), Phineas Phelelo (Meteorologist); Middle: Jacques Deere (Entomologist), Deryck Yelverton (Team leader, radio technician), Elizma Yelverton (Senior Meteorologist), Takalani Maswime (Sealer), Wilna Wilkinson (Entomologist), Alfonzo Mills (Deputy Leader, Medic), Matthew Gasant (Entomologist), Mawethu Nyakatya (Entomologist); Front: Shorty Terblanche (Meteorologist), Lucas Chauke (Sealer).

MARION 58 (2001-2002): Back (L-R) David Sepekha (Senior meteorologist), Segale Motseto (Meteorologist), Wilna Wilkinson (Entomologist), Sam Petersen (Deputy Leader, Birder), Aldo Strumpher (Diesel Mechanic); Middle: Lizel Hugo (Entomologist), Ephaphrus Mamabolo (Meteorologist), Liezl Wiesner (Medic), Erika Nortje (Entomologist), Sarette Slabber (Entomologist); Front: Tambu Mulaudzi (Sealer), Beneke de Wet (Team leader, radio technician); Insert: Bekhane Majola (Diesel mechanic), Pieter Pretorius (Senior meteorologist).

MARION 57 (2000-2001): Back (L-R) Frances Taylor (Birder), Jolinda Schoeman (Medic), Alet du Plooy (Meteorologist); Middle: Nole Green (Diesel Mechanic), Chris de Wet (Leader, Senior Meteorologist), Shaun Klasen (Deputy Leader, Radio Technician); Front: Charl Louw (Mooser), Bantu Hanise (Birder), Shadrack Podile (Meteorologist), Pierre Pistorius (Sealer, Conservation Officer).

MARION 56 (1999-2000): Back (L-R) Alvan Gabriel (Conservation Officer, Entomologist), Bianca Harck (Sealer), Azwianewi Makhado (Sealer), Stephen Holness (Deputy Leader, Geomorphologist), Elizma Kitshoff (Senior Meteorologist), Peter Mailula (Meteorologist), Jan van der Westhuizen (Diesel Mechanic), Gcobani Popose (Birder), Deryck Yelverton (Radio Technician); Middle: Wernel Nel (Geomorphologist), Claire Potgieter (Birder), Tersia Venter (Leader, Medic); Front: Thabo Bela (Meteorologist).

MARION 55 (1998-1999): Back (L-R) Louis Janse van Rensburg (Meteorologist), Genevieve Jones (Birder), Geogre Self (Radio Technician), Keith Spencer (Birder), Gerda Briel (Meteorologist); Middle: Aldo Strumpher (Diesel Mechanic), Steve Holness (Geomorphologist), Antwanette Lombard (Leader, Medic), Mike de Maine (Deputy Leader, Sealer), Izak Deysel (Senior Meteorologist), Alvan Gabriel (Entomologist); Front: Paddy Kuun (Mooser), Tendamutzimu Mathagu (Sealer), Jaco Klok (Entomologist).

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🎉𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 Monica Leitner
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🎭Fundraiser for Mouse-Free Marion MFM: Eradica

🎭Fundraiser for Mouse-Free Marion

MFM: Eradication project that aims to clear Marion Island of the invasive house mice, that are attacking and killing threatened seabird species on the island - check out link in the bio!
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Inspired by the enthusiasm shown by the knowledgeable bird guides and passionate speakers aboard Flock to Marion, Tessa Donnellan (13) and James Bebbington (12) have taken up the challenge to help raise awareness for the plight of seabirds at Marion Island.

The children, with help from their parents, are hoping to encourage support for the Mouse-Free Marion Project and will be holding a fundraiser along with Zip Zap Circus.

Zip-Zap Circus is an acrobatics and circus school based in Cape Town, with a mission to empower young people as well as bridge socio-economic gaps.

The family-friendly ‘SLAPSTICK’ show will be held on the 27th of August at the Zip-Zap Dome in Cape Town. Tickets will be sold on Quicket with the proceeds being split between Zip-Zap and Mouse-Free Marion.
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GOUGH ISLAND/TRISTAN DA CUNHA ETD: 18 August 202

GOUGH ISLAND/TRISTAN DA CUNHA

ETD: 18 August 2022

📷: Ben van der Walt

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We asked Elsa why she wanted to be part of the ove

We asked Elsa why she wanted to be part of the overwintering team on Marion Island?
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NEWS 🧁Birthday Celebration today on Marion Isla

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🧁Birthday Celebration today on Marion Island.

Happy Birthday to Elsa van Ginkel. She is working on the Mouse-Free Marion project (in collaboration with the Department of Plant And Soil Sciences at the University of Pretoria), conducting research on House Mice and their effects on Marion Island.

This is Elsa's second time as part of an overwintering team, she was also part of #Marion75 (UP Field Assistant - Botany).
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🇦🇶 NEWS Birthday Celebration at the 🇿🇦

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Birthday Celebration at the 🇿🇦 Antarctic Station, SANAE IV.

Happy Birthday to Maanda Mulaudzi, Electro-Mechanical Technician (Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment appointed) on the current overwintering team.
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#Repost - @mousefreemarion by @get_regrammer Happy

#Repost - @mousefreemarion by @get_regrammer
Happy National Women's Day from the Mouse-Free Marion Project

#DYK that even though the first human landings at Marion Island took place in the 1800s followed by about 150 years of visits, it wasn’t until 1959 that Hazel Watt became the first woman to step foot on Marion Island. Hazel was the wife of a radio technician stationed on the island and was allowed to "spend a few hours at the weather station".

Following from this brief visit, it was two decades before the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) included women in its annual expeditions, at first only initially aboard ship, and then for short relief visits on the island. The first South African female scientist to go ashore on Marion Island was Pamela Laycock in September 1979. The first women to spend a full year on Marion as part of an over-wintering team were biologists Marita Cawood and Marianna Steenkamp in 1986.

Since the mid-1990s women have thankfully become regular members of over-wintering teams (including as scientists, meteorologists. medical orderlies and team leaders). However, it was not until 2003 that meteorologist Samantha Linnerts over-wintered as the first woman of colour.

Currently, there are 7 women taking part in the overwintering team at Marion Island, including research assistants appointed to advance planning and preparations for the Mouse-Free Marion Project.

Read more about these and other remarkable women in Marion Island's history at the News link in our bio.

Photo: SANAP oceanographer Pamela Laycock goes ashore for a day visit only on 13 September 1979

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09 August 2022 - 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕

09 August 2022 - 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏'𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚

from the women at Antarctic Legacy of South Africa.

This year's theme is: “𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘰-𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵: 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦”.
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